The York
Awesome atmosphere, pretty good beer selection, and from what I hear fantastic eats.
Big Foot Lodge
Yes, yes; if you have seen Yes, Man with Zooey Deschanel and Jim Carey then you will recognize this place. Love the novelty of it and Sunday night bingo.
The Alcove
One of the best outdoor cafes. Their counter display in stuffed with beautifully decadent desserts, their breakfast/lunch menu never fails to satisfy and their wine list isn’t too bad either. Great place to meet friends and bring out-of-towners.
The Trails Cafe
I have a mild obsession with succulents and any place that decorates with them instantly scores a ten. In the last few months this place has become a favorite after a hike in Griffith or just whenever. Great coffee, fun tattooed baristas, and good food all in an atmosphere very un-LA, more Portland/Seattlesque.
The Coffee Table
Another delicious eatery in Silverlake. Their breakfast menu is spot on and makes the tummy happy.
The Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada
Yes, quite possibly one of the strangest names, but, oh, they are the best. Two items on the menu; Fish Tacos ($1.25) and Shrimp Tacos ($2.00) and if you are lucky you might even get a hand-knit scarf from the old lady behind the register.
Paru’s Vegetarian Indian
I used to walk by this place all the time and wonder. You have to get buzzed in (one of my favorite aspects besides the great food, of course) and once in, it’s like you have stepped into India. I always split a main dish and an appetizer and if you go earlier or on a weekday you just may get an almond, carrot, cardamom shake on the house.
Figaro Bistrot
For anyone who has been to Paris and eaten in one of the many street-side cafes, Figaro provides a much-needed nostalgic throwback. They are the pricey side but their café au leche is a steal of a deal. Great spot to people watch to Los Feliz.
Wurstkurche
Anyone who knows me has heard me rave about this place. A college friend (who literally lives next door to this gastropub) introduced me to the rattlesnake and rabbit bratwurst. Don’t turn your nose up at it, just get it and your mind will be blown away. Oh, and they Belgian beer selection is fantastic.
Cole’s
They call themselves the “Orginators of the French Dip.” I, honestly, haven’t been here yet, but I have a friend who doesn’t think twice about riding his bike 16 miles round-trip to indulge in their sandwiches. I think that says a lot.
1739 Public House
This place is a wonderful bar to meet up with friends, people-watch and drink beer. I have been telling people they have 40 beers on tap, thinking that was pretty impressive, but I am wrong…they have a whopping 64 beers on tap! Plenty to satisfy you beer connoisseurs. Needless to say, this place is a must and Wednesday nights are Trivia Night, pretty awesome.
Edendale Grill
I love this place for so many reasons; good drinks, friendly bar tenders, occasional celebrity sighting, and romantic atmosphere. Oh! And one of the only places where we have found Pisco Sours.
Speranza
Awesome little Italian restaurant with lovely outdoor-seating and they don’t have a corkage fee, so bring your bottle of wine and enjoy.
Dillons
Soon to be my new after-work hangout. This fairly new Irish pub graces Hollywood Blvd. with its surprising $3 pints. Waitresses dress in schoolgirl outfits (and are quite often ditsy-dodos, but whatever). I prefer to go straight to the bar and get my drink myself, seeing as I have never had to wait more than a few seconds to be served. Gets crowded, but if you get there earlier you can stake out a good section out for your group.
Get out there and eat.
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